Budou Farms will be participating in the Australian booth at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This will be the company's third year exhibiting at the event. "Over the past few years, we have expanded our market for our 'So Sweet' grapes, starting with Thailand, and we are constantly seeking further opportunities..." read more

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

This year, Kazakhstan has become one of the fastest-growing markets for Egyptian fruit and vegetable products, as reported by EastFruit. Egypt has taken the lead in the competitive fresh strawberry exports to the Kazakhstani market. read more

The two-day conference took place at Radisson Blu, Dwarka New Delhi on 7-8 August 2024. As per the India Florist Association, 235 floral entrepreneurs participated from 67 different cities in India. The event saw the sharing of experience and knowledge mainly by female florists and entrepreneurs. read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more

Turkey is expecting revenue from dried fruit exports to increase to US$1.8 billion this year, despite a decrease in export volumes, as reported by Hurriyet Daily News. read more

According to the Kenyan tax authority, revenue from fruit exports reached 157 million US dollars in the first half of 2024, driven by the demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe, including the UK. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica will return to Hong Kong on September 4-6, 2024, uniting the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry and presenting the full value chain. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is back! And it’s bigger than ever… brimming with fresh insights, innovations, and business opportunities. read more

The finding has been confirmed by an official laboratory. According to LfL, experts believe that the beetle can spread only 1.5 to 5 kilometers per year under average European conditions without human assistance. Therefore, it can be highly likely that ... read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO), a non-profit organization representing avocado producers, exporters, and importers worldwide, has initiated a campaign in India to educate consumers and food businesses about the health benefits of regular avocado consumption and the best ways to incorporate avocados into their diets. read more

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been detected at two properties in the Northern Adelaide Plains region. read more

Australian growers and plant scientists have collaborated on a new A$41 million tree crop program to expedite the creation of new almond, apple, citrus, macadamia, and mango varieties. read more

Jednym z wiodących producentów owoców w Australii jest firma Mattina Fresh, która ma nadzieję zwiększyć i rozwijać popularność pomarańczy Cara Cara w Australii. Firma produkuje owoce pestkowe, cytrusy i gruszki w północnej Wiktorii i południowej Nowej Południowej Walii oraz zwiększy produkcję cytrusów w nadchodzących sezonach. read more

Izrael's date harvest has started 10 days earlier than last year, with Bhari dates being the first variety currently being picked. Gal Twig, from the Israel Dates Board, said, "Our date season has started with the little yellow Bhari date, which is reaching the end of the harvest in the north of the country." read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is planning to resume its North Asia-ANZ Wallaby service, which will link important ports in Hong Kong, China, Australia, and New Zealand. The relaunch is scheduled for 19th August and is intended to strengthen MSC's network in response to increasing rates between the Far East and Australia. read more

In Bengaluru, the price of tomatoes has drastically decreased from almost Rs 100 per kilogram to Rs 10-20 per kg due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This has resulted in a decrease in tomato exports from Kolar, which is Bengaluru's main tomato market, to Bangladesh, negatively impacting local farmers. read more

Spotlight your business at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 by connecting with leading buyers and suppliers, gaining valuable insights, and exploring innovative products and solutions. This essential event in Asia's fresh produce industry is happening in less than three weeks. Secure your tickets for Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 today and access... read more

A total of 841,000 people have visited the flower show in Bengaluru so far, with 135,000 footfalls recorded on Sunday alone. The annual Independence Day flower show at Lal Bagh in Bengaluru has attracted a large number of visitors this year. read more

During the first two weeks of August, 49,000 tons of imported fruits were delivered to the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, Russia from 14 countries around the world, according to the press service of the Northwestern Interregional Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor. read more